What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director – Production Control & SC Enablement position at Kohler Co.?
Work Mode: Onsite
Location: Onsite - Kohler Wisconsin
Opportunity
This position is responsible for enabling flawless execution of our operations and supply chain across Kohler’s Kitchen & Bath Group. The Director will support regional supply chain and operations leaders through stakeholder collaboration, standardized cadence of reviews and clear Key Process Indicator ownership to assure operational excellence and customer satisfaction. This role will champion cross-functional collaboration to design, plan and execute the flow of material throughout our global network in the most optimal and efficient means.
Specific Responsibilities
We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $148,850 - $233,950. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.
Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Location: Onsite - Kohler Wisconsin
Opportunity
This position is responsible for enabling flawless execution of our operations and supply chain across Kohler’s Kitchen & Bath Group. The Director will support regional supply chain and operations leaders through stakeholder collaboration, standardized cadence of reviews and clear Key Process Indicator ownership to assure operational excellence and customer satisfaction. This role will champion cross-functional collaboration to design, plan and execute the flow of material throughout our global network in the most optimal and efficient means.
Specific Responsibilities
- Enable regional supply chain execution through planning support and operational alignment.
- Lead production control initiatives across plants, manufacturing operations, and suppliers.
- Support plant migrations and transitions with planning and data readiness.
- Align with procurement, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure fulfillment excellence.
- Serve as the supply chain leader for global projects, linking in each of the regional leads.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement through regular reviews and standardized KPIs.
- Establish and monitor clear sets of leading indicators to use as a global control tower to proactively address gaps in our global network (STOs, Aged POs, PDTs, etc.).
- Develop and maintain operational dashboards and escalation protocols.
- Support execution of capital plans and operational transitions.
- Champion continuous improvement and operational best practices across regions.
- Lead cross-functional problem solving to resolve complex global supply issues.
- BA/BS degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- 8 years in supply chain operations or production control.
- Experience in manufacturing, logistics, and regional Supply Chain dynamics.
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence frameworks.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skillsets and driving leadership in a matrix organization.
We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $148,850 - $233,950. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.
Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Salary : $148,850 - $233,950